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Artists and mountaineers to celebrate Heilan Ways

World famous mountaineer Doug Scott and internationally acclaimed artist Richard Long will among the participants in a symposium in Tomintoul this autumn. Billed as a “collision between artists and walking” the event, which takes place on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November, will also host the world premiere of new work by traditional musician Paul Anderson inspired by local walks.

summit of Carn Daimh near Tomintoul

summit of Carn Daimh near Tomintoul


Organised by Deveron Arts, the Hielan’ Ways Symposium – Perceptions of Exploration is the culmination of a year-long project which has seen artists, poets and musicians and a local historian produce work in response to the ancient drover’s roads commonly known as the Hielan’ Ways. The event will include a series of special walks around Scallan Seminary, discussions, including a talk by para-athlete and explorer Karen Darke, a concert and ceilidh.

“The Hielan Ways project has brought together artists from a variety of discipline to explore a route of historic and geographic importance in Scotland,” says Director of Deveron Arts, Claudia Zeiske. “We are delighted that Doug Scott and Richard Long will be joining us for this special symposium which marks the culmination of this year-long project.”

“Over the two days we will celebrate the many facets of the Hielan’ Ways project and bring together walkers and walking artists to consider the many perceptions of exploration.”

Paul Anderson’s new work – Hielan’ Symphony – is the outcome of a series of solitary walks within the Hielan’ Ways circuit. The work is written for a full symphony orchestra and features new tunes which have been inspired by the culture, countryside and places of the walk. 

For further information and ticket prices see the Deveron Arts Website.

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